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ABN 15 211 513 464
A/Prof Simon Barrie
Director Teaching and Learning
Room 394
Carslaw F07
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 2 93513725
Facsim ile: +61 2 9351 4331
Email: simon.barrie@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://www.sydney.edu.au/
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION STATEMENT
What is the study about?
You are invited to participate in a study of how new technologies are being used by universities to support the development of graduate attributes. A better understanding of how university teachers are using technology enhanced learning to assist graduates to develop important outcomes like critical thinking, communication and citizenship (‘graduate attributes’), will help to improve university teaching and the design of university curricula.
Who is carrying out the study?
The study is being conducted by Associate Professor Simon Barrie, Director Teaching and Learning at the University of Sydney.
What does the study involve?
Participation in the study would involve an interview with the researcher, conducted in person, at a convenient location (e.g. your office) at the participant ’s university, or by Skype, at a mutually agreeable time. With your permission, the interview will be audio-recorded to support subsequent data analysis. The interview will explore your perspectives on the use of technology enhanced learning environments to foster the development of graduate attributes. There will be no risk to participants in the study.
How much time will the study take?
Depending on how much detail you wish to provide, the interview will usually last between 30 – 60 minutes.
Can I withdraw from the study?
Being in this study is completely voluntary - you are not under any obligation to consent and - if you do consent - you can withdraw at any time without affecting your relationship with The University of
Sydney.
If you do decide to participate, you may stop the interview at any time if you do not wish to continue, the audio will be erased and the information provided will not be included in the study.
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Will anyone else know the results?
All aspects of the study, including results, will be strictly confidential and only the researchers will have access to information on participants. A report of the study may be submitted for publication, but individual participants will not be identifiable in such a report .
Will the study benefit me?
There are no direct financial or non-financial benefits to participating in the study. You may indirectly benefit from this study by taking the opportunity to reflect more deeply on your own work in teaching and curriculum design.
Can I tell other people about the study?
Yes you can, and please feel free to forward the invitation to participate in this study to your colleagues who use technology in their university teaching.
What if I require further information about the study or my involvement in it?
When you have read this information, Associate Professor Simon Barrie will discuss it with you further and answer any questions you may have. If you would like to know more at any stage, please feel free to contact Associate Professor Simon Barrie, Director Teaching and Learning, on 9351 3725 or simon.barrie@sydney.edu.au
What if I have a complaint or any concerns?
Any person with concerns or complaints about the conduct of a research study can contact The
Manager, Human Ethics Administration, University of Sydney on +61 2 8627 8176 (Telephone); +61 2
8627 8177 (Facsimile) or ro.humanethics@sydney.edu.au
(Email).
This information sheet is for you to keep
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